Teaching Assistant - NG3

Monarch Education; Arnold; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved

Flexible working

Daily pay rates

Safeguarding training

CPD access

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Timesheets portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in a specialist school in NG3. You will work alongside teachers to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Role starts September 2026 in NG3, with flexible working opportunities and ongoing safeguarding training. You will contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom and collaborate closely with staff to promote pupil development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, caring, and positive attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in the classroom.
• Assist with learning activities and lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Patient, caring, and positive attitude

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Commitment to supporting diverse needs

Education

Relevant childcare/education qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEN School

Location: NG3

Start date: September 2026

Job Purpose

Monarch Education is seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a specialist school in NG3. You will work alongside teachers to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in the classroom.
• Assist with learning activities and lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, caring, and positive attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to supporting children with additional needs.

Desirable

• Experience working within an SEN setting.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, or learning difficulties.
• Relevant childcare or education qualification.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• GCA Approved Supplier.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Competitive daily pay rates, inclusive of holiday pay.
• Free Safeguarding training.
• Access to CPD through the Affinity Academy.
• 200 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
• Online portal for timesheets and pay management.

Safeguarding and Compliance

All roles are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and Right to Work checks. Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.